The Blues had looked on course for a big victory after Gary Cahill's deflected effort on the hour gave them the lead.

But City battled and were awarded a penalty with just 12 minutes left from time when Michael Essien was penalised for handling Pablo Zabaleta's shot in the area and Sergio Agüero converted the resulting spot kick.

66th-minute substitute Carlos Tévez then marked his first appearance in six months by slipping Samir Nasri into the area with a delightful through-ball which the Frenchman dispatched coolly.

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